‘Major supplier’ of people-smuggling boats arrested
The man was held in Amsterdam after an operation by the National Crime Agency and Dutch and Belgian police....
Category : Politics
Council tax in England set to rise by up to 5%
It means the average household faces an increase of more than £100 to their council tax bill next year....
Bid to soften farm tax change rejected by Treasury
The department for rural affairs suggested exempting some older farmers from having to pay, Newsnight is told....
Building more prisons not answer to crisis – Gauke
The man in charge of reviewing sentencing says a more “strategic” approach to prisons is needed....
Assisted dying law would hit other NHS care – Streeting
The health secretary has ordered officials to review the costs for the NHS of implementing changes in the law....
Met faces service cuts without more cash, says chief
Sir Mark Rowley says he is “deeply troubled” by negotiations so far on the force’s funding next year....
Badenoch accuses PM of ‘milking’ private sector
The Tory leader attacks the prime minister over the National Insurance rise, but he says she is resorting to a “magic money tree”....
Over half of general election candidates faced abuse
The Electoral Commission has called for action to tackle abuse of candidates during elections....
Trump team hostile to Chagos deal, claims Farage
The Reform UK leader said the agreement to hand over the islands is opposed in the United States....
NHS managers to be sacked in failing hospitals
Hospitals in England will be ranked on care and finances, so patients can look for good service....